Peter McCornick

Peter McCornick is a tenured Professor in the Department of Biological Systems Engineering at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and serves as Executive Director of the Daugherty Water for Food Institute. His dual roles position him at the intersection of engineering solutions and global food security initiatives within the university's research ecosystem.

His research focuses on critical water-food nexus challenges, emphasizing sustainable water management for agricultural systems. As leader of the Daugherty Water for Food Institute, he drives interdisciplinary work addressing irrigation efficiency, climate-resilient farming, and policy frameworks for resource allocation. The institute functions as his primary research hub, coordinating international projects on water scarcity mitigation.

Based at 2021 Transformation Drive in Lincoln, Nebraska, Professor McCornick maintains active administrative and research operations through the institute while contributing to the university's engineering curriculum. His work directly impacts agricultural water policy development and technological innovation in resource-constrained environments.